You’ve been asked to give a presentation.  Now what?  Where do you begin? Like most people you have probably suffered through a presentation where the speaker rambled on.  You waited patiently for the main idea.  You left wondering, “What was that all about?” Situations like these happen most often because the speaker failed to do [...]

First impressions are powerful.  Likewise, the last few moments of a presentation leave a lasting impression.  Get off to a great start by beginning with a well-rehearsed opening.  This will boost your confidence and give you added energy to move into the body of your presentation. Rather than abruptly stopping after your last point, be [...]

What still tops the list of the "Top 10 Fears" of adults? Yes . . . you guessed it--speaking in front of a group. People tell me that they begin feeling dread at the very thought of speaking in front of a group. Many of my clients describe symptoms such as: Feeling nauseous Shaking Dry [...]

It's widely known that within the first 30 seconds upon meeting someone we make approximately 10 assumptions about that person.  A recent Forbes article claims that we make judgments or assumptions about a stranger within the first seven seconds.  Those instant assumptions include thoughts about that person's: Professionalism Trustworthiness Education Socio-economic level Moral character Friendliness [...]

Giving a great presentation isn’t magic.  But . . . how do you know what works and what doesn't? Many of us have learned from our own mistakes—which is the hardest way to learn.  I’m going to share some of the most common traps and pitfalls of speakers and what you can do to avoid them.  [...]